New Here

[mushumadness]

Hiya

I saw a post on the UK community board that lead to here, and thought I would come over and say hi :woohoo:

I never noticed an arts and crafts board before

I love to cross stitch, etc and was considering maybe scrap booking at some point, plus I want to make a patch work quilt lol

Im at present sewing last year WDW cross stitch, but unfortunately I seem to have lost the key for what symbol represents what color!!

Any pointers on someone starting quilting?

Thanks and Hi again
Anna

[MomOf2DisneyKids]

Hi Anna! :welcome: I can't help you with quilting, but c'mon over to the scrapbooking board and check out all the fun stuff over there...lots of good stuff to help you get started if/when you're ready!! :wave:

[ddavis860]

:welcome: to the nicest board on the DIS

The first quilt I made was a log cabin...E A S Y!!! I got a book from the library, bought the material, and just followed the directions. I also took a class at the local sewing shop where I bought my machine. Made a "bow tie" quilt there...fun. Another good one to try is 9-patch which is just all squares.

Good luck with it, it becomes addictive...as any good hobby does...

[Beth E. (NJ)]

Hi Anna and welcome to this section of the DIS! I can't help with most of the crafty stuff. I'm a procrastinator myself. I have a ton of scrapbooking stuff, but have yet to make a scrapbook. I do cook though -- so that's my thing.

There are lots of talented DISers who hang out here (like ddavis860 who has quilted) and I'm sure some of them can help you out.

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

Welcome aboard! This is the friendliest board on the DIS! but BEWARE it's addicting to be here!!

[ocd4disney]

Quilting Pointer~~~ Have fun and don't be too hard on yourself. Buy cheap fabric to do a little practice, and ironing is a must.

My first quilt was a Bargello quilt. I checked out a book at the library. I am not a true quilter, by any means, but I certainly have lots of fun trying. I don;'t have alot of patience, so I don't take the time to line things up and pin them to keep all my seams perfect. My sister got me into foundation piecing and I am making a fantasy quilt for my dd. Here is a picture of what I have finished so far. I am about halfway finished.
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u180/telasecret/IMG_4072.jpg

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u180/telasecret/IMG_4066.jpg

There are going to be dragons on all 4 corners of the quilt and I would like to put her name on it if I can find some paper piecing letters to make it with.

[lewdyan1]

Welcome Mushu :welcome:

OCD I love the theme of your quilt. Please post a picture when you finish it!:goodvibes

[BernardandMissBianca]

Welcome Anna!!!! Everyone here is so great and helpful, if you scroll down more we have lots of sub forums and the living room for random chat.

OCD, that is a great quilt. Mt grandmother is a quilter and she made me a Holly Hobby quilt when I was little. It needs some work since I slept with until I was 30. :laughing: I need to take it to her but she is working on a quilt for my cousin who is getting married in May.

[party of 3]

Hi Anna! :welcome:
you will find all kinds of great people over here! i have made some wonderful friends. everyone really is the best over here! so happy you found us!

i'm tried the whole "quilting thing", yea~ that's not for me. but i tried and now i know!!!!! i'll leave that up to those of you that do. i give you lots of credit if you can quilt!!!